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TMMC3017: Independent Learning Project (Short)

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Type Tied
Level 3
Credits 10
Availability Available in 2023/24
Module Cap None.
Location Durham
Department Theology, Ministry and Mission

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

  • None

Aims

  • To offer an opportunity for students to engage in independent learning related to a topic, issue, or ministerial area, not available elsewhere in the programme and suitable to this level.

Content

  • Participants will in consultation and negotiation with the tutor identify a topic, issue, or ministerial area relevant to the study of the theory and practice of ministry.
  • An independent learning project will be developed which may include both library and practical research.
  • The area chosen may enhance and integrate study from the taught module programme providing the independent study is clearly distinguished from the content of such taught modules

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

  • Demonstrate a systematic understanding of key concepts and processes of inquiry involved in the study of one or more themes in theology, ministry and mission, making appropriate connections with the practices of Christian discipleship, ministry and mission in and beyond the church, drawing on the methodologies and findings of recent research in the field.

Subject-specific Skills:

  • Exercise critical theological reflection knowledgeably, drawing upon a range of theological and other disciplines, using appropriately chosen methodologies, communicating with relevance, rigour, creativity and sensitivity in writing.

Key Skills:

  • Identify, gather, analyse and critically evaluate textual source materials, including material from primary sources and scholarly research, and communicate their findings with clarity and fairness to specialist audiences.
  • Critically evaluate ideas, arguments and assumptions, using them to construct and communicate coherent and well-reasoned arguments, showing critical awareness of their own and others beliefs, commitments and prejudices, to specialist audiences.
  • Take responsibility for a project that involves the exercise of initiative, independent inquiry, and the effective management of time, resources and use of IT; meeting deadlines; evaluating the project and learning from it.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • The module will engage the student in the tutorials, negotiation of individual learning, and self-managed study.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

ActivityNumberFrequencyDurationTotalMonitored
Supervision31 hour3 
Personal study97 
Total100 

Summative Assessment

Component: Written AssignmentComponent Weighting: 100%
ElementLength / DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Special Study3000 words100 

Formative Assessment

To develop a plan for the independent learning project including topic, stages and deadlines

More information

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